National CTE Month

Posted on 02/05/2026

February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month

February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the impact of hands-on, career-focused learning across Topeka Public Schools. Our CTE programs empower students with real-world skills, industry certifications, and meaningful experiences that prepare them for success in college, careers, and life beyond graduation.

Through opportunities at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) and across our secondary schools, students explore high-demand career pathways including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, business, education, information technology, and more. These programs provide access to cutting-edge equipment, industry partnerships, internships, and job-shadowing experiences that connect classroom learning to the workforce.

Topeka Public Schools is proud to offer CTE pathways that equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. This month, we celebrate our students, educators, and community partners who make these opportunities possible and help build strong futures for our learners.

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Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.